AN ACT CONCERNING A LIMITED BLACK BEAR HUNTING SEASON.

HB 5671 would authorize a limited black bear hunting season in Connecticut through a lottery system for hunters. The bill directly affects hunters seeking permits and aims to manage the black bear population to protect residents. Its key provision requires all hunting permits to be issued via a random lottery, not first-come-first-served. The stated purpose is to balance wildlife management with public safety by controlling bear numbers. This legislation amends state hunting laws to establish this specific, restricted hunting season.